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Rob DiFranco served as an Managing Editor for Golfdom Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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Expert insights on controlling thatch on greens Posted on 15 Apr 2025 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Controlling thatch is essential for putting greens, but it's a balancing act that requires careful attention and work. Read more»

Superintendents share their solutions to labor woes Posted on 08 Apr 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue categories.

You know the story by now: rounds are up and more people are playing golf than ever before. Golf is still in its post-COVID boom period. Look at the National Read more»

Trimax debuts the Snake S3 zero-maintenance mower Posted on 10 Mar 2025 in the Industry News & Maintenance & Products categories.

Trimax Mowing Systems recently debuted the Snake S3, its latest golf and sports turf mower. According to the company, the Snake S3 builds on the previous Snake series offerings with Read more»

Erick Begitschke wins Award of Excellence from Musser Foundation Posted on 28 Feb 2025 in the Featured & Industry News & People categories.

The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. Read more»

Former GCSAA President Dennis Lyon, CGCS, dies at 76 Posted on 25 Feb 2025 in the People & Industry News categories.

Former GCSAA President Dennis Lyon, CGCS, died at the age of 76 on Feb. 19, 2025. Read more»

Bernhard and Co. names Beard Equipment as its 2024 Distributor of the Year Posted on 24 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

According to Bernhard and Co., Beard Equipment expanded in its original territory and the Greenville territory. Read more»

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